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Senior nurse Jacqueline Baseley, who saw Sarah the day she went to hospital, told the inquest into Sarah’s: “I discussed with both Sarah and her boyfriend that I felt it was more of a panic attack.

“I am sorry Sarah eventually became unconscious and went on to pass away.

“Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I have learned that should I ever seen anyone presenting themselves in a similar situation I would refer to medics or pass it over the GP working with me.”

The inquest, in August 2015, concluded Sarah’s death was by natural causes.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been contacted for comment.

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